Tristen Newton
Houston Rockets
Tristen Newton
Houston Rockets
Newton’s rookie year in the NBA was a modest one— he averaged 0.4 points on 12.5% shooting in 2024-25 with the Pacers and Wolves. The 2024 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player has been much more impactful in the G League so far.
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Rockets two-way duo reach double figures
April 13th, 2026Isaiah Crawford and Tristen Newton both reached double figures in the Rockets’ final regular season game. Crawford scored 11 points, finishing in the paint, hitting a three, and shooting 2/2 from the free-throw line. Newton scored 12 points, knocking down two threes, hitting fadeaway mid-range jumpers, and shooting 2/3 from the free-throw line.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Crawford | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | - | -8 |
| Tristen Newton | 12 | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | - | +2 |
All-NBA G League First Team announced
April 7th, 2026Congrats to DaQuan Jeffries, Isaac Jones, Mac McClung, Tristen Newton, and Lester Quinones on being named to All-NBA G League First Team.
Newton scores 43 in win
March 25th, 2026Tristen Newton scored 43 points as the Rio Grande Valley Vipers beat the OKC Blue 120-105. He shot 13/24 from the field and added four steals.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristen Newton | 43 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | - | +5 |
Newton stuffs stat sheet
March 20th, 2026Rockets two-way player Tristen Newton scored 31 points and added nine rebounds and six assists. He also had four steals and finished as a +9.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristen Newton | 31 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | - | +9 |
Harper Jr., Jones Garcia headline Rising Stars G League roster
January 26th, 2026The NBA announced the participants for the 2026 Rising Stars challenge tonight. The G League roster features four current two-way contract players (Ron Harper Jr., David Jones Garcia, Alijah Martin and Tristen Newton) as well as one G League player (Sean East of the Salt Lake City Stars). Former two-way players Cam Spencer and Ajay Mitchell will be suiting up for Team Sophomore.
Rockets sign Newton to two-way deal, cut Smith
January 3rd, 2026Houston has agreed to a two-way contract with Tristen Newton. Newton was a second-round pick in the 2024 draft and has been dominating the G League this season, averaging 26.7 points for the Iowa Wolves. Congrats, Tristen! To make room for Newton, the Rockets released Tyler Smith, another 2024 draftee who signed his deal in early December. Smith will likely draw interest from rebuilding teams across the league.
Newton goes for 41 in Wolves win
December 20th, 2025Tristen Newton had one of the best games of his life tonight. The former NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player erupted for 41 points, eight triples, six rebounds and nine assists in Iowa's G League Winter Showcase opener.
Wolves sign Juzang, waive Newton
October 18th, 2025Minnesota has agreed to a two-way contract with Johnny Juzang, who balled out for the team in preseason. Congrats, Johnny! To make room for Juzang, they released second-year guard Tristen Newton, who played a very small role as a rookie.
Two-Way Talents featured on Dunking With Wolves
August 23rd, 2025Read Eamon Cassels' story on FanSided that features information from Two-Way Talents' database being used to discuss the two-way contract players on the Timberwolves!
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